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VS Little Explorer’s Group Family Daycare

Valley Stream, NY 11580 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families5.0· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
16
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$300
year first licensed
2026

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About VS Little Explorer’s Group Family Daycare

VS Little Explorer’s Group Family Daycare is a licensed group home daycare in Valley Stream, New York. The state has licensed it since March 9, 2026, for up to 16 children.

It is open Monday to Thursday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM; Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Group home daycare
Ages
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Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
16 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity16 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

VS Little Explorer’s Group Family Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Nassau County has a median price of $300 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Nassau County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$325
Home daycare$300

Toddler

Center$300
Home daycare$290

Preschool

Center$293
Home daycare$275

School age

Center$250
Home daycare$250

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for VS Little Explorer’s Group Family Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Group Family Day Care
Capacity
16 children
First licensed
2026
License number
#946353
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Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 22, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 2 visits

For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Sep 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from New York State Office of Children and Family Services on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about VS Little Explorer’s Group Family Daycare

Is VS Little Explorer’s Group Family Daycare licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed March 9, 2026.

When was VS Little Explorer’s Group Family Daycare last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has VS Little Explorer’s Group Family Daycare had rules cited by the state?

No. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists no cited rules in its 2 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can VS Little Explorer’s Group Family Daycare care for?

16, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are VS Little Explorer’s Group Family Daycare's hours?

Monday to Thursday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM; Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does VS Little Explorer’s Group Family Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (917) 213-0180 to ask.

What is VS Little Explorer’s Group Family Daycare's phone number?

(917) 213-0180.

Where is VS Little Explorer’s Group Family Daycare?

Valley Stream, NY 11580. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: New York State Office of Children and Family Services (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).